Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers will not seek a third term, prompting the first wide-open gubernatorial race since 2010.

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term as governor, ending weeks of speculation about his political future and opening the door to a blistering Democratic primary for governor. Evers released a pre-recorded video on social media.

Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, announced Thursday that he will not seek a third term in 2026, creating the first open race for governor in the battleground state in 16 years.

On July 24th, Governor Tony Evers announced that he will not seek another term as Governor. Senator Dora Drake, Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus is providing the following statement. “After nearly a decade of far-right Republican rule in our state,

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - New faces have entered the race for Wisconsin governor less than 24 hours after Governor Tony Evers announced he would not seek a third term. Democratic Lt. Governor Sarah Rodriguez announced her official candidacy Friday morning, and M ilwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced he’s “taking steps” for a campaign.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers announced Thursday he won’t run for re-election next year. Evers said in a video posted on the social media platform X that the "only thing he loves more than being your governor is being a husband,

MADISON, WI (WSAU) — Multiple Sources are confirming that Democratic Governor Tony Evers will not seek a third term in the state’s highest office.

Here are the likely contenders to run for Wisconsin governor in 2026 now that Tony Evers is not seeking re-election.

MADISON, WI — Wisconsin will have a new governor after next year’s election. Tony Evers announces he will not seek a third term. Evers says there is more to accomplish before his time in office concludes. Governor Evers goes on to say there is more to accomplish before his time in office concludes.